5-Letter Words Ending With H

100 words

Five-letter words ending in H often carry a punchy, decisive quality—think of how CRASH, FRESH, and DEATH land with finality. This collection spans everyday vocabulary alongside some surprising gems that can transform your word game strategy.

Pattern Guide

Word recommendations for board games.

Word Games

High-value words for board games

Top 5-Letter Words

ZILCH

a quantity of no importance

19 pts
17 pts
QUASH

put down by force or intimidation

17 pts
QUOTH
17 pts
QURSH
17 pts
16 pts
CWTCH
15 pts
HUMPH
15 pts

ZILCH dominates both games, scoring 19 in Scrabble and 20 in WWF thanks to that valuable Z. The Q-words QUASH, QUOTH, and QURSH all score 17 in both games, making them essential vocabulary for dumping that troublesome Q tile. BUMPH jumps to 17 points in WWF compared to its modest Scrabble score, since WWF values the B and M differently. AZOTH shows the reverse pattern—worth 17 in Scrabble but only 16 in WWF.

Wordle

5-letter words for daily puzzles

Good Starters (E, A, R, S, T)

DEATHStarter

the time at which life ends; continuing until dead

EARTHStarter

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

TEACHStarter

impart skills or knowledge to

REACHStarter

move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense

Common Words (likely answers)

WHICHCommon
WATCHCommon

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

DEATHCommon

the time at which life ends; continuing until dead

BITCHCommon

informal terms for objecting

EARTH and DEATH make excellent openers, each testing the common E-A-T combination while checking H placement. TEACH and REACH offer similar vowel coverage with different consonant probes.

Hidden Gems

Rare but valid words to surprise opponents

APISH

being or given to servile imitation

WOOSH

move with a sibilant sound

WROTH

vehemently incensed and condemnatory

"but wroth as he was, a short struggle ended in reconciliation"

SWASH

show off

"the swash of waves on the beach"

SWASH means to show off or swagger, and it's surprisingly useful in word games. Beyond its theatrical definition, it offers a clean consonant blend that plays well off common board positions. The word connects to 'swashbuckler,' giving you an easy memory hook.

Popular crossword answers

Words frequently used in crossword puzzles with common clues.

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